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Dell Inspiron 15R Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M vs Samsung R R538-DS04TR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M

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  • 128specifications compared
  • 48differ
  • 80identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor generation
    • Inspiron 15R Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • R R538-DS04TR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Inspiron 15R Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:i5-2450M
    • R R538-DS04TR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:i5-480M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Inspiron 15R Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:3.1 GHz
    • R R538-DS04TR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2.93 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Inspiron 15R Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2.5 GHz
    • R R538-DS04TR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2.66 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • Inspiron 15R Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:5 GT/s
    • R R538-DS04TR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2.5 GT/s
  • Processor codename
    • Inspiron 15R Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Sandy Bridge
    • R R538-DS04TR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:Arrandale
  • Stepping
    • Inspiron 15R Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:J1
    • R R538-DS04TR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:K0
  • Tjunction
    • Inspiron 15R Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:100 °C
    • R R538-DS04TR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:105 °C

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166 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Form factorKnown for oneClamshellUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor11 differ
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-2450Mi5-480M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz2.93 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.66 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeArrandale
SteppingDiffersJ1K0
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2520
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1288
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source81 mm²
Memoryidentical
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Storage1 differ
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi DL
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMMC, SD, SDHC
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 525MAMD Mobility Radeon HD 545v
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelATI, Intel
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1300 MHz766 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x116Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD, SRS 3D
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersFast Ethernet, WLANFast Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0+HS
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM67 ExpressIntel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home BasicFreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features15 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.01.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5345252952
Processor codeDiffersSR04ZSLC26
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD
Weight & dimensions9 differ
WeightDiffers2.65 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers376 mm379.6 mm
DepthDiffers260.2 mm255.5 mm
Height (front)Differs3.14 cm3.24 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.52 cm3.83 cm
Width (imperial)Differs37.6 cm (14.8")37.9 cm (14.9")
Depth (imperial)Differs26 cm (10.2")25.4 cm (10")
Height (front) (imperial)Differs3.15 cm (1.24")3.23 cm (1.27")
Height (rear) (imperial)Differs3.53 cm (1.39")3.81 cm (1.5")
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
Optical drive interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA

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